Ultimatum is a band that's been active for years. This is their third album I think. So far I only heard one of their songs; Never, from the 2000 The Second Coming compilation album. This album is the first time to get really acquainted with Ultimatum's music. The Mechanics Of Perilous Times is mainly a heavy thrash album combined with a little death. The basis is thrash but besides howling, biting and snarling vocal performances, there are death growls like in the song Perilous Times. Shroud Of Science is a speedy track while Muta Mitlu is an interesting instrumental piece, perhaps my favorite cut with its excellent solos. The album also contains a cover of the 1988 Vengeance Rising classic Burn. This version stays close to the original but I still prefer the VR one. The Mechanics Of Perilous Times is a heavy pounding metal album though I'm not entirely satisfied. The playing is very good and yet the songs can't always fascinate me. Maybe this thing has to grow with a few dozen listening sessions. Available through [email protected]
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #86Reviewed by Doug Van PeltNow that they've left Rowe Productions, the band is currently without US national retail distribution, so you'll have to look for The Mechanics of Perilous Times from several of mail-order places that will pick it up. Fans of Overkill classic thrash will love the galloping double bass and dirty riffage. There's a variety of guitar tones and tricks that liven up the mix that keep things from…Dead Zine 2000Reviewed by D_ListerI love to see a band get better and better in their style without doing any radical changes of their style. If you've heard their previous work Puppet of Destruction then you know exactly what to expect from Ultimatum and they deliver it...only this time it's BETTER! Overall Ultimatum is still playing their very own brand of 90's thrash but on this new album they have certainly sped things up…Similar sounding releases
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